According to the latest figures, the highest hourly average (median) wages are earned in Edmonton, Alberta at $31.00 per hour and the lowest average (median) wages are earned in Winnipeg, Manitoba at $18.81 per hour.

A typical full-time annual salary for this occupation is in the region of $40,000 – $55,000.

The government forecasts that there will continue to be a surplus of workers in this occupation for the near future. The construction industry is expected to slow down, affecting employment in this profession.

Average Hourly (Median) Wages for Welders and Related Machine Operators in Canada

The 2014 full-time average hourly wage rate for other trades occupations, which includes welders and related machine operators, is $26.69. The 2014 corresponding median weekly wage rate is $1013, giving an approximate full-time annual salary for this employment unit of $53,000.